Berlin University of the Arts: Statistics

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#2375 of 14,131 In the World
#779 of 2,785 In Europe
#100 of 369 In Germany
#12 of 46 In Brandenburg
#9 of 36 In Berlin
#1526 of 2,195 For Art History
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
12%
Enrollment
4,201
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
German

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate12%
Admissions RequirementsCompetitive admission
Academic CalendarSemesters
Enrollment4,201

We've calculated the 12% acceptance rate for Berlin University of the Arts based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

Berlin University of the Arts has published 1,297 scientific papers with 7,439 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Engineering, Computer Science, Art & Design, Environmental Science, Law, Physics, and Sociology.

Publications
1,297
Citations
7,439

Berlin University of the Arts majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
925 / 5,674
Philosophy
666 / 2,953
Political Science
464 / 2,403
Engineering
333 / 3,243
Computer Science
308 / 3,378
Art & Design
299 / 2,224
Environmental Science
287 / 3,128
Law
261 / 2,140
Physics
255 / 2,315
Sociology
253 / 2,122
History
252 / 2,618
Geography and Cartography
221 / 2,823
Biology
178 / 2,872
Archaeology
175 / 2,359
Business
167 / 1,762
Linguistics
153 / 1,388
Psychology
151 / 1,872
Fashion Design
150 / 790
Medicine
127 / 2,447
Chemistry
124 / 2,115
Geology
118 / 1,756
Quantum and Particle physics
117 / 1,288
Literature
114 / 584
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
114 / 1,105
Materials Science
102 / 1,070
Aesthetics
96 / 365
Economics
88 / 890
Management
87 / 977
Mechanical Engineering
84 / 1,012
Art History
81 / 218
Mathematics
73 / 975
Acoustical Engineering
68 / 222
Human-Computer Interaction
68 / 894
Ecology
67 / 632
Social Psychology
66 / 1,196
Paleontology
66 / 1,393
Statistics
57 / 905
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
52 / 323
Multimedia
51 / 806
Marketing
48 / 625

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 1 1
1994 0 4
1995 3 3
1996 3 4
1997 1 19
1998 15 3
1999 1 9
2000 3 9
2001 6 5
2002 1 21
2003 4 33
2004 6 23
2005 8 34
2006 7 43
2007 18 50
2008 20 44
2009 35 137
2010 18 176
2011 31 183
2012 36 277
2013 60 305
2014 38 261
2015 55 302
2016 77 318
2017 72 349
2018 61 406
2019 95 470
2020 96 597
2021 123 613
2022 139 715
2023 136 751
2024 61 630
2025 20 673
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Tuition

The tuition table for Berlin University of the Arts gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per semester)
Bachelor's Degree €310
Master's Degree €380
Doctoral Degree €500

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Berlin University of the Arts.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology No No No
Business TBD Yes TBD
Chemistry No No No
Computer Science TBD Yes TBD
Economics No No No
Engineering TBD Yes TBD
Environmental Science No No No
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics No No No
Medicine No No No
Physics No No No
Psychology No No No
Bachelor's Degree Architecture, Art Education, Communication Studies, Design, Display and Stage Design, Jazz and Popular Music, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Religious Music, Singing, Social Sciences, Textile Design, Theatre
Master Architecture, Art Education, Art Therapy, Communication Arts, Communication Studies, Conducting, Cultural Studies, Design, Fine Arts, Jazz and Popular Music, Journalism, Leadership, Mass Communication, Music, Music Theory and Composition, Musical Instruments, Opera, Religious Music, Social Sciences, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Theatre
PhD Architecture, Design, Fine Arts, Media Studies, Music, Performing Arts

Berlin University of the Arts alumni

  1. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

    Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1886-1969 (aged 83)
    Occupations
    designerteacherarchitect
    Biography

    Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was a German and American architect, academic, and interior designer. He was commonly referred to as Mies, his surname. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern architecture.

  2. Günter Grass

    Günter Grass
    Years
    1927-2015 (aged 88)
    Enrolled in the Berlin University of the Arts
    Studied in 1953-1956
    Occupations
    sculptorphotographerprintmakernovelistpainter
    Biography

    Günter Wilhelm Grass was a German novelist, poet, playwright, illustrator, graphic artist, sculptor, and recipient of the 1999 Nobel Prize in Literature.

  3. Martina Gedeck

    Martina Gedeck
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1961-.. (age 65)
    Occupations
    film actorscreenwritermusician
    Biography

    Martina Gedeck is a German actress. She achieved international recognition due to her roles in films such as Mostly Martha (2001), The Lives of Others (2006), and The Baader Meinhof Complex (2008). She has won several awards, including two Deutscher Filmpreis, in 1997 for Supporting Actress in Life is All You Get, and in 2002 for Actress in Mostly Martha.

  4. Wotan Wilke Möhring

    Wotan Wilke Möhring
    Born in
    Germany Flag Germany
    Years
    1967-.. (age 59)
    Enrolled in the Berlin University of the Arts
    Studied visual communication
    Occupations
    musicianfilm actormodelstage actortelevision actor
    Biography

    Wotan Wilke Möhring is a German actor.

All 100 notable alumni

Berlin University of the Arts faculties and divisions

College : Architecture, Media and Design Architecture, Design, E-Business/Commerce, Industrial Design, Visual Arts
College : Fine Arts Fine Arts
College : Music Art Education, Art Therapy, Conducting, Instrument Making, Music, Music Education, Music Theory and Composition, Religious Music, Sound Engineering (Acoustics)
College : Performing Arts Performing Arts

General information

Alternative names UdK Berlin
Universität der Künste Berlin
Founded 1975
Accreditation Akkreditierungsrat

Location and contacts

Address P.O. Box 120544
Berlin, 10595
Germany
City population 3,782,000

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